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Pixel structure of an organic light-emitting diode display device

US6351078B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2000
Grant dateFeb 26, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2320/043
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A pixel structure of an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display device connects a resistor in series with the source electrode of a thin film transistor to increase the illumination uniformity of pixels of the OLED display device. The pixel structure comprises first and second thin film transistors (TFT), a storage capacitor, a resistor and an OEL element. A negative feedback loop is formed by the connection of the resistor in series with the source electrode of the second TFT which can be a p-type or an n-type thin film transistor. When the current of the OLED is within the micro-amp level and the resistance level of the resistor is within the million-ohm level, the current-voltage characteristic curves have more linear relationship and the switching of gray-level brightness becomes easier.

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